Kajuru is a local government area situated in the southern region of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The administrative headquarters for this local government is located within the town of Kajuru.
The area covers a total landmass of 2,229 km2 and is geographically positioned between latitudes 7° 34'E and 8° 13'E, and longitudes 9° 59'N and 10° 55'N.